- Where to find: South Africa, the Kwa Zulu coast, organized excursions from Durban
One of the open-air museums on the Kwa Zulu coast is the ethnographic complex "Chaka Land".
To fully appreciate the traditions, culture and customs of the most influential tribe of Africa - Zulus, spend at least one day in the village they inhabit.
One day at Chaka Land
The journey begins early in the morning with charges in Durban . Later you will have a short trip through the cane plantations, through the subtropics and the coast leading straight to the Chaka Land.
Acquaintance with the villagers usually begins with a traditional Zulu greeting. Later the tribe will show excerpts from the life of the outstanding leader of the Zulus - Chucky, who became famous for his heroic deeds, and his name gave the name to the settlement. Traditional dances of the Zulu people at the fire will continue their acquaintance. The culmination of the excursion is dinner, covered in a hut of one of the tribe's people. The room is festively decorated, according to tradition. Dishes served by guests are prepared according to the ancient recipes of the tribe.
You can get to the ethnographic complex "Chaka Land" as part of the excursion group, which is formed daily in Durban . In addition, you can negotiate with a guide who will take you to the village, and already, being on the spot to join an organized excursion.
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